Product description

KOYLE BLEND "BASALTO" - 2016 - CHILE

95 Dekanter Points!

Aromatic, with rose, strawberry, raspberry and wild cherry flavors join all togheter, with hints of bay leaf, cinnamon and roasted tobacco in the background. Silky, yet with a solid structure supporting the flavors, show fine length and leave a mouthwatering impression, with a soft bitterness in the final who reveal is volcanic origin.

The basaltic soils from the unique Cerro Basalto block are located in Los Lingues, where the roots absorb the minerality and freshness of this volcanic basaltic soils. The vineyards are in the North East part of our mountains, and so have a high concentration of iron who develope an elegant and rare expression of this blend. Plantation going from 8,000 to 12,500 vines per hectare, with almost no irrigation, to express their origins as much as possible. At optimum ripeness, the grapes are hand picked and brought to the cellar for sorting. Vinification is conducted in small tanks to obtain the best extraction of aromas, flavors and silky tannins, and aging in concrete eggs and foudres.

Biodynamic cultivation method
The cultivation of the grapes for this high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wine is based on biodynamic cultivation methods in the Alto Colchagua region.

DETAILS

Winery: Koyle
Line: Royale
Grape variety:6% Monastrell, 27% Garnacha, 15% Syrah, 22% Carignan
Origin: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Vinification: 18 months French oak
Closure: cork
Year: 2016
Storage: 2026
Alcohol content: 14.5% Vol.
Bottle size: 0.75L